Heater control valve WANTED!

[62 Dodge]

I have a 1962 Dodge Custom 880, 4 door sedan, 361 c.i. (5.9L), with AC. The heater control valve leaks and I need to buy a new one or a good, used one. I have checked on the internet with little luck. They want an arm and leg for the new ones I found. Hopefully some of you have found a reasonable source. :sSig_thanks: Bob

 

[tallhair]

Welcome. Hope you find one.

Sometimes people introduce themselves in the Welcome Wagon

 

[62 Dodge]

Tallhair, I called myself doing just that. Maybe it didn't go through. I will check the Welcome Wagon again. Otherwise, feel free to ask whatever you want to about myself! Thanks. Bob

 

[Ironwolf]

 

[62 Dodge]

Tallhair, I called myself doing just that. Maybe it didn't go through. I will check the Welcome Wagon again. Otherwise, feel free to ask whatever you want to about myself! Thanks. Bob PS I am computer challenged so maybe I didn't jump through the right hoops to get my information posted.

 

[tallhair]

We need pics and your story. First one or life long Mopar nut like most of us and anything else you care to share

 

[62 Dodge]

I will get a picture of me in my '62 Dodge Custom 880 as soon as I get a heater control valve and get it back together. My first pick up truck was a 1967 Dodge 100, slant (225) 6, 4 speed. I also owned a 1963 Plymouth Valiant Barracuda with a 273 V-8 and several 60's Plymouth Valiants, a 1964 (I believe) Dodge Dart convertible, not to mention a 1964 Dodge full size (can't remember the model). I ran across this '62 at a sheriff's auction. It belonged to a drug dealer and they confiscated it and sold it. When I was a teen-ager I drove my uncle's 1951 Dodge with Fluid Drive. That was a trip! My first car was a 1947 Ford convertible. Later on I owned a 1958 Corvette with both tops, red/red with white cove - WISH I STILL HAD IT!!! I still have the 1964 Studebaker Avanti I bought in 1965 after I sold my Corvette for $950.00. I AM AN OLD CAR NUT!!!! I think I might be on the right site!?!

 

[cm23uoc]

Welcome. I think there's another active member who used to own a Corvette and Avanti IIRC.

 

[commando1]

Yes to both the Vette ( Vettes actually) and the 64 Avanti.

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[commando1]

RE: "Reasonably priced" heater control valves for early A/C cars is an oxymoron.
Usable used ones are non existent. They all corroded out.
All the OEM aftermarket ones are gone (Ever-Hot for example). NOS and NORS valves are around $250.00 and going up as that supply is drying up. There are no repops.

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[62 Dodge]

How do I cancel my question? Thanks. Bob

 

[tallhair]

You just say I found one. Thanks for everyone's help.

 

[62 Dodge]

I'm clueless as to what a "repop" is but I am going to send my hcv to a guy who will refurbish it for less than $100.00, including shipping. If anyone wants to know who he is just e-mail me at home_remedies7@yahoo.com or call (785) 760-5749. Thanks to everyone who tried to help! Bob

 

[saforwardlook]

I do not know who you are going to use, but the best guy I know of that refurbishes these valves is Jeff Carter:

http://www.jcauto.com

 

[Stormer]

Welcome.

 

[commando1]

Welcome.

Good Morning, Ross.
It's Wednesday, August 8th, 2014.
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[68plymouth383]

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Good Morning, Ross.
It's Wednesday, August 8th, 2014.
And in the news today...

 

[commando1]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttt..................

Ross prefers to do "batch Welcomes". His ADD ya know....

 

[cm23uoc]

Bet he's already looking up your own intro from half a decade ago for a heartly Welcome. ;)